Au Grain de Riz - Beausoleil

First night in Beausoleil looking for something to eat. Had walked past here on way to apartment. Looked nice went in just before 9pm. Place was clearly still open but when we enquired about a table the man looked at the clock then made a shooing gesture towards the door. I have never seen such a rude attitude from any restaurateur save maybe basil fawlty! We left and walked down the flight of steps onto boulevard d'italie and found the wonderful l'oliveriae where service was no problem despite it getting on for 10pm. Will never be back to grain au riz.

Not what you would expect on a quiet side street in Beausoleil. Owner operated with 'Jimmy' behind the counter who when it is quiet will play his guitar and he is very good. The food honestly was a surprise....very very good....spare ribs, not fatty and very flavourful, Szechuan Chicken. excellent with great flavour but not to spicy as the French clients wont go there. Sauteed noodles with bean sprouts gret with both dishes. We will be back as the menu is varied. The wine list is tiny but we had a Cote de Provence rose which was excellent. The whole meal under €40. You cannot get this value for money three blocks away in Monaco. Open Sunday nights if you are looking for someplace for a Sunday dinner.

This is a quiet establishment that works at its own pace, the owner has no English but that doesn't matter he is friendly and the food is excellent and well worth waiting for. Popular with local people.